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The Importance of Developing a Strategic Plan Even During a Pandemic
The world and the affects that the COVID-19 pandemic have had on your business may seem daunting right now, but we know it won’t last forever. While it may feel like there is no end in sight right now, it is still very important to create your strategic plan for your...
Complying with Families First Coronavirus Response Act Revisions
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Wage and Hour Division recently made changes to the existing temporary rule regarding leave provisions and paid sick leave under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA). The revised rule, which took effect September 11, 2020,...
Handling Political Opinion and Conversation in the Work Environment
With the 2020 elections coming up within the week, many employers are facing a constant stream of political opinions being shared and discussed in the workplace that may have potential for disruption of productive conversation. Employers are tasked with determining...
Projecting Staffing Needs for 2021 in the Time of a Pandemic
As most businesses have learned this year, a pandemic can really skew projections when it comes to profitability and growth. As such, it’s also changed many hiring and recruitment plans for businesses that had been on target for greater growth pre-pandemic and have...
New Payroll Tax Holiday Available September 1 – December 31, 2020
New IRS Guidance related to employee payroll tax collection has been issued to allow for deferral of payroll taxes through the end of 2020 in an effort to provide income relief to those employees who have been impacted by COVID-19. Notice 2020-65 was issued on...
New FMLA Forms Available
If you’re an employer of 50 or more, you have likely had the experience of handling an employee’s leave of absence under the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and know just how many forms are required to process and authorize an employee’s FML leave. Just recently,...
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Maximizing Your Online Presence
An Online Guide for Businesses In today's digital age, having a strong online presence is essential for the success of any business. Your online presence is more than just a website; it encompasses everything from your social media profiles to online reviews. In this...
Juli Bacon’s Dual Passion Project: “These Shining Lives”
In a perfect fusion of two seemingly unrelated worlds, our very own Juli Bacon, President of JB Consulting Systems, is stepping into the director's chair for the play "These Shining Lives." Written by Melanie Marnich, this compelling drama is based on the true story...
New NLRB Ruling Has Big Implications for Businesses
It's Time To Review Your Employee Handbook At JB Consulting Systems we always recommend that companies review and update their employee handbooks annually to stay current with legal changes and best practices. However, in light of a recent ruling by the National Labor...
Master the ADA Interactive Process: A Guide to Reasonable Accommodations
Under certain laws, such as the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Washington State disability laws, and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act (Title VII), employers are required to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with a...
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